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Mount Saint Mary College Boise State Idaho Dominican College Carroll College Iona College Mercy RMC Lake Forest College The College of Saint Rose| The College of Idaho | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 2,033 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $15,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $21,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $29,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 1,861 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 920/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
C of I | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
C of I | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (2,033 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 5% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than The College of Idaho ($35,500.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than C of I ($21,745 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 42.1% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($10,820 vs. $15,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Saint Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 24.4% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($29,710 vs. $23,878)
C of I vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or C of I .
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Thomas Aquinas College and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Thomas Aquinas College earn on average $2,300 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,700)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $3,495 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,995)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Thomas Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/